Cha-Ching! It’s the first week of the month and it’s time to cash these checks. It’s not always easy, but I love having rentals; especially now when rents are through the roof. The challenge now is to find a property to buy. If you were lucky enough to buy a few properties in the last few years, you are probably […]

What is a smart meter? Smart energy meters provide a digital way for energy consumers to measure gas and electricity readings, which are sent directly to energy providers. They serve as a replacement for your existing gas and electric meters. The difference between a traditional meter and a smart meter is that the latter sends the data they collect to […]

Individual entrepreneurship is not a new concept; It has its roots in agricultural societies where individuals and families worked the land and had other forms of income from handicrafts, such as ironwork, sewing, and carpentry, which became cottage industries in their own right. These individuals and families as sole proprietors had multiple sources of income that provided protection against poor […]

The roof of a house is the first line of defense against water intrusion. The roofing system should be checked by a contractor at the first sign of water in your home. The roofing system is working properly, so why is water appearing on the walls or ceiling? You can check a few things before calling in a construction professional […]

A basement that is not properly waterproofed can cause a number of problems throughout your home. In addition to having a damp, rotten, and smelly basement, a damp basement can lead to wood decay, mold, and poor indoor air quality inside the home as moisture and radon from the basement can leach into places. of life. A dry basement can […]

Choosing the best manager for your property can promote your real estate investment or even break it. There are managers in all parts of the market and it is important to distinguish the good from the bad. Messaging and branding The brand and the outbound messaging that the company uses is an important factor that can be used to determine […]

Del Val Realty & Property Management (“Del Val”) took over the property management functions of a group of 47 rental units in Philadelphia and New Jersey in 4 separate buildings in August 2015. At the time Del Val took over, the buildings were being managed by a real estate agent with little or no support. The buildings had many problems […]

In a college town like La Crosse, Wisconsin, it is not surprising that one in two residents lives in a rental property. If you are one of those tenants or landlords, or are preparing to help your own son or daughter find a place to rent this fall, it is important that you understand your basic rights and responsibilities. While […]

My intention in writing this article is to show you how to use FSBO signs correctly. For Sale By Owners, FSBO, continually posts homemade signs on their patios that they have purchased from local merchants or chain stores. I’m sure you recognize them by their red and white color scheme and the handwritten owner information on them. The ones that […]

The first thing to do is go to the California DMV website, dmv.ca.gov. I will add links so you can find the information easily as the DMV website can be a bit difficult to navigate. (AB2499 is the new CA legislation for traffic schools that was implemented on 9.1.2012) It covers all rules and regulations as well as the necessary […]